I bought a ticket to Esfahan in my hostel in Teheran. I ate breakfast, packed my bags and was ready for my taxi, which was supposed to take me to the station. It was also ordered by the receptionist of my hostel. A very cheerful driver talked to me in Farsi the whole way. Every […]
What a wonderful morning! I went for breakfast and had an amazing chat with 2 young Iranian ladies, who work in my hostel. “He didn’t want to be with me. He only wanted to be ‘friends with benefits’” – I almost spit my tea. That means they do IT before the wedding?? It turns out […]
‘Hello miss!’ – I hear from the distance. A couple of them get serious when they see me and watch me with interest. The others are a little bit more brave. They slow down. ‘Hello miss. Where from?’ – They ask. ‘From Lahestan’ – I answer. ‘Welcome to Iran’ – They reply. I then meet […]
I’m writing this during my second day in Iran. I just want to compare my impressions later. I read so much about Iranian hospitality, openness and friendliness, so as soon I stepped on the Iranian soil I thought that every person I meet will invite me for a tea and a chat. That’s how it […]
I read that Teheran is a huge city without many attractions, without a character. I was ready for such a place, but it turned out that Teheran is a fantastic spot on the map of Iran and it’s really worth visiting. Are you going to Iran? This post will help you to plan your sightseeing […]
I did it! I went to Iran alone. I – a woman – travelled through an Islamic country. I was a tourist in a place, where they don’t treat women nor people from the west well. Apparently… Is that only a stereotype? Is it true? Let’s find out! I don’t like to be dependent on […]
Are you going to Iran and want to stay in touch with the world? Bloggers, Instagrammers and those that want to keep in touch with friends and family back home won’t be disappointed. The internet in Iran works and it’s good enough to do everything what we want and what we’re used to. However, before […]
Iran is cheap. It’s probably the cheapest country I have been to so far. However, you need to prepare financially for the trip. That’s why I decided to list all my expenses from my visit and give you some advice on the currency in Iran. Before I left for Iran, I had done a couple […]
You decided to go to Iran and organise everything yourself? Awesome! It’s the best decision! I’m very happy to be able to help you with your preparations. This post will show you what to do to have the best time in Iran during your two week trip! I went to Iran exactly for that amount […]